Aston Martin might have killed the Rapide E, its first electric car, before it ever shipped according to an Autocar report from late last week. But Aston Martin won’t say if this is true or not, as a spokesperson tells The Verge that the company “can’t comment on product speculation.” “Everybody is asking…” the spokesperson… Continue reading Aston Martin won’t say whether its electric car is dead or alive
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Tesla reportedly made a significant change to its Supercharger pricing (TSLA)
Tesla has changed the way it bills customers for charging sessions at the electric-car maker’s Supercharger stations, Electrek’s Fred Lambert reported, citing an internal email sent to Tesla employees. Tesla owners now have to pay for the electricity used to power systems like the HVAC and battery heater when charging, in addition to the electricity… Continue reading Tesla reportedly made a significant change to its Supercharger pricing (TSLA)
@Renault: LADA increased sales and market share in 2019 year
LADA successfully completed 2019: 362,356 cars were sold in Russia, which is 1% higher than in 2018. The renewal of the LADA model range and favorable buying conditions ensured growth even against the background of a falling market (according preliminary assessment, the decline was 2%), while the share of LADA in the segment of passenger… Continue reading @Renault: LADA increased sales and market share in 2019 year
@VW Group: Volkswagen Group records higher deliveries in 2019
Despite shrinking overall markets, the Volkswagen Group grew its worldwide deliveries by 1.3 percent to 10,974,600 vehicles in 2019. Market shares were expanded in all regions, in some cases significantly. Volume growth was achieved in Europe (+3.9 percent) and South America (+3.2 percent) while there were slight falls in North America (-0.5 percent) and Asia-Pacific… Continue reading @VW Group: Volkswagen Group records higher deliveries in 2019
@VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2020
ŠKODA AUTO CEO Bernhard Maier emphasises: “ŠKODA AUTO is one of the world’s five oldest automobile manufacturers still active today. The courage and ingenuity of the two founders, Václav Laurin and Václav Klement, are the cornerstone of this unique success story and at the same time an obligation and incentive to lead the company towards… Continue reading @VW Group: ŠKODA AUTO celebrates its 125th anniversary in 2020
@VW Group: Project 356/930
01/14/2020 After thirty-one years in Australia, Viktor Grahser returned to his native Austria with one suitcase and three Porsche 356s. He broke a hole in the wall of his house and pushed one Porsche into his living room—while the other two sat in a shipping container, waiting in vain for restoration. Eleven years after Grahser… Continue reading @VW Group: Project 356/930
@VW Group: The all-new SEAT Leon brings greater presence to the compact segment
The all-new SEAT Leon is almost here. The brand’s latest vehicle arrives with a strong design evolution that keeps the soul that any Leon generation stands for. Its design philosophy connects perfectly with the values of the SEAT brand. The next-generation SEAT Leon stands out thanks to its improved overall dimensions, its more determined face,… Continue reading @VW Group: The all-new SEAT Leon brings greater presence to the compact segment
@VW Group: Automobili Lamborghini continues its global growth and marks new historic highs: 8,205 cars delivered in 2019
Stefano Domenicali, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Automobili Lamborghini comments: “The year 2019 was the most successful in our history. The team delivered another substantial sales increase, taking us to unprecedented historic highs. In only two years we more than doubled our sales numbers, a success that cannot be overrated. This clearly proves the… Continue reading @VW Group: Automobili Lamborghini continues its global growth and marks new historic highs: 8,205 cars delivered in 2019
@Toyota: Toyota Releases 2019 North American Environmental Report
PLANO, Texas (Jan. 14, 2020) – Toyota is committed to supporting and fostering a more inclusive and sustainable society. To achieve that goal, the Toyota Environmental Challenge 2050 was developed to address major environmental issues facing the global community, such as climate change, water scarcity, resource depletion and habitat loss. Based on materiality analysis, Toyota has identified… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota Releases 2019 North American Environmental Report
@Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles
PLANO, Texas (January 13, 2020) – Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain 2018-2019 Model Year Lexus LS 500, LC 500, RC 350, RC 300, GS 350, IS 300, ES 350, LX 570, GX 460, and RX 350; certain 2019 Model Year Lexus NX 300, RX 350L, and GS 300; certain 2018-2019 Model Year Toyota… Continue reading @Toyota: Toyota is conducting a safety recall involving certain Toyota and Lexus vehicles